Miniaturized photoacoustic imaging apparatus including a rotatable reflector
US10105062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reflection-mode photoacoustic endoscope includes a tube, a light source configured to emit a light pulse suitable for photoacoustic imaging, an ultrasonic transducer configured to detect a response signal, and a light and acoustic reflector rotatable relative to the tube.
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